The actuality was quite different from the theory.
the actuality of the Abominable Snowman is not taken seriously by scientists
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In actuality, the most prosperous organizations regard it as an integral component of an all-encompassing supply chain redesign.—Amaan Gulacha, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025 The host said Ye had 32 million followers when, in actuality, Ye has compiled just over 33.3 million followers as of press time.—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 7 May 2025 In actuality, the second incarnation of the Klan remained influential, but Klan denial was a common propaganda strategy.—Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 2 May 2025 The hoax message provides a link that looks similar to the legitimate account URL, but in actuality, is slightly different.—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for actuality
Word History
Etymology
Middle English actualite "capacity for action, effective power," borrowed from Medieval Latin āctuālitāt-, āctuālitās, from Late Latin āctuālisactual + Latin -itāt-, -itās-ity
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